Hi all
I see the a390 going for around £329 at the moment and tempted to get one for a member of the family.
I don't know anything about the Sony range of entry level DSLR's and which ones are the best to get.
I im thinking the a390 might be a bit too basic and not best build quality, im still reading a few reviews.
Any thoughts on a good way to go?
Sony would be the way as he has a number of manual decent Minolta lenses that he could use with the body.
Cheers

“Sony would be the way as he has a number of manual decent Minolta lenses that he could use with the body”

You probably answered your own question with the above quote.
Lenses are the key, so although the A390 is a “basic” camera it will do most if not any job.
He can move up to anything within the Alpha range as the Minolta lenses are compatible, so if he’s looking at “price” than go for it.

Thanks for the reply.
Ive just been out to a local Jessops near by for something else and had a look at display a390.
I think another model up the range a bit would be better.
Do they have something comparable to a D80 / D90 build quality / size / weight?
It felt like my Panasonic FZ38, its a very good camera but very plasticky and small / fiddly to operate...